What are the benefits of dietary fibre?

[Oceano]

Anyone know the specific benefits?

 

[Sim882]

Improved cholesterol; increased satiety; better colon health; metabolic advantage (thermic effect); normally, carbs with more fiber are better carbs, so better nutrition

 

[F117A Active Stealth]

In a nutshell, fibre helps keep your intestines clean, since they sort of "scrub" away toxins and other junk. Also most fiber attracts water, so it helps to soften up your stools and keep you "regular" as well it will help you feel "fuller" and help you control hunger.

 

[Oceano]

So can someone run down the different types of fibre, soluble, insoluble, pectin, lignin etc and which hormones they bind and how much of each to take and what sort of foods provide what one needs.

Thanks.

 

[Sim882]

Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietary_fiber

Wikipedia generally can answer generic questions

So can someone run down the different types of fibre, soluble, insoluble, pectin, lignin etc and which hormones they bind and how much of each to take and what sort of foods provide what one needs.

Thanks.